Great British Fool

Great British Fool
You can never have too many Scottish recipes, so give Great British Fool a try. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 227 calories, 1g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up confectioners' sugar, fruit compote, seasonal fruit, and a few other things to make it today.

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1 To make the compote, preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Place the fruit in a large saucepan and sprinkle with the sugar.
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Add enough water to just cover and bring the mixture to a boil, letting, allowing the sugar to dissolve.
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Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the fruit has completely softened.
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Add the syrup, if using (elderflower works very well with gooseberries, and ginger is great with rhubarb). Check the compote for sweetness and add more sugar if you desire. Allow the compote to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Whisk the cream and confectioners' sugar together until soft peaks form (it should not be too thick), then fold in the compote. Divide the fool among 6 decorative glasses and serve.
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Reprinted with permission from The Vintage Tea Party Year: The Perfect Tea Party for Every Occasion by Angel Adoree. Copyright © Octopus Publishing Group Limited 2013 | Text copyright © Angel Adoree 201
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Photographs by Yuki Sugiura. First published in Great Britain in 2012 by Mitchell Beazley, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Limited.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score1
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